defiant perseverance

This is in the Philippines.

This is Santa's Ghetto in Bethlehem.

This is in my heart. This is stubbornness and a cry for justice and an outpouring of emotion concerning the social and ethical issues plaguing humanity.

beautiful jewelry

so whimsical (such a great word!)

ps. I found this on etsy

first snow fall

Well, the snow came today. I don't enjoy the snow.  But here is a snow-themed cutsie picture to make myself smile and enjoy life a little better.

These are done by Adele Enersen, who has a blog, called Mila's Daydreams.  I love this idea, and wanted to share a collage of some of her others:  

bicycle riding

 Today was a wonderfully warm fall day, and I took full advantage of it by going on a bike ride with my friend.

This is a beautiful moment to remember and enjoy when the cold snowy snow snow comes. *sigh*

friend date

Home-made sandwiches, jugo juice, painting mugs, chilling at her house with tea and etsy, and a sleepover.  All in all, so good for my mental and emotional health.